London, July 2024 – Yuzu Juice, a premium citrus product sourced by the Gerald McDonald Group in Japan, has been awarded the prestigious Best Ingredient of the Year (Gold) at the British Frozen Food Awards. The event took place last month at the Royal Lancaster London.

The entries underwent rigorous evaluation by a distinguished panel from the Craft Guild of Chefs, with the judging process held at Barnsley College. This comprehensive assessment spanned eight weeks and involved 168 consumers, eight professional chefs, and a guest judge. Criteria included taste, texture, cooking process, packaging, presentation, and more.

Maxim McDonald, Managing Director of Gerald McDonald, accepted the award, stating, “I have been advocating for this incredible juice for so long, and I am ecstatic that professional food experts now officially recognize its excellence. Yuzu juice is well and truly breaking into the mainstream.”

Yuzu Juice is supplied by Gerald McDonald globally and is versatile in its applications, including drinks, sauces, desserts, and seafood dishes. It is available in 10-20kg units for food and drink manufacturers and is stocked in the UK, EU, North America, and Japan.